Paediatrician in Empangeni

Dr Zuziwe Buthelezi

Introduction

Dr Zuziwe Buthelezi is a Managing Director at Dr Zuziwe Buthelezi Inc. established in 2023.

  • Bachelor of Medicine and Surgery – University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Diploma in Child Health – Colleges of Medicine of SA
  • FcPaed (Paediatrician) – Colleges of Medicine of SA
  • Master of Medicine – University of KwaZulu-Natal
  • Specialist Peadiatrician
  • Regular health and wellness checkups
  • Physical examinations
  • Tracking of children’s physical, emotional and social development
  • Diagnose and treat illnesses, injuries and other health conditions
  • Vaccinations
  • Prescriptions
  • Referral to Super Specialists
  • Outreach Programs
  • Health Advice
  • Obstetric care for high – risk deliveries

Additional Information about Dr Zuziwe Buthelezi

  • Honorary Lecturer at the University of Kwa-Zulu Natal Medical School Campus
  • Has conducted a research study on prevalence of HIV disclosure amongst children that were perinatally infected at Harry Gwala Regional Hospital in Pietermaritzburg
  • She aspires to be a Neonatologist in the near future

Dr Mandy Wessels

Introduction

Dr Mandy Wessels is a General Paediatrician with 20 years of experience as a medical doctor, including 17 years dedicated exclusively to the care of children.
Her approach is rooted in comprehensive, evidence-based paediatric care that looks beyond the illness to see the whole child. Dr Wessels is passionate about family-centred care and empowering parents with the knowledge and confidence they need to make informed decisions about their child’s health.

She has a particular interest in supporting children living with long-term health conditions, working collaboratively with parents, families, schools and other healthcare professionals to ensure every child receives coordinated, holistic care.

  • MBBCh (Wits) 2006
  • Diploma in Child Health (2010)
  • Diploma in HIV management (2013)
  • Fellow of the College of Paediatricians (2014)
  • Postgraduate Diploma in Community Paediatrics (UCT)
  • General Paediatrics with subspecialty qualifications in Community Paediatrics
  • Well-baby visits from 7 days of life, including the 6-week check-up
  • Medical management of acute illnesses
  • Management of long-term health conditions eg. Asthma, Epilepsy, ADHD, Cerebral Palsy, Diabetes, Renal conditions
  • Screening for illnesses requiring subspecialist care and relevant referral
  • Preventative healthcare – addressing lifestyle choices that impact children’s health

Additional Information about Dr Mandy Wessels

  • Honorary lecturer for University of KwaZulu-Natal for over 10 years.